Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions
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British Indian Ocean Territory: Undocumented MigrantsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish the agreement with St Helena on future migrants arriving on the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Answer: The new Memorandum of Understanding with the St Helena Government has been deposited in the library of both Houses, as communicated by the Minister for the Overseas Territories in a recent letter to the Hon Gentleman. The St Helena Government has also pub...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSt Helena: AsylumForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consultation his Department has conducted with the resident community on St Helena on the housing of illegal migrants from the Chagos Islands archipelago.
Answer: The new Memorandum of Understanding with the St Helena Government has been deposited in the library of both Houses, as communicated by the Minister for the Overseas Territories in a recent letter to the Hon Gentleman. The St Helena Government has also pub...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Indian Ocean Territory: Undocumented MigrantsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with residents of St Helena on the housing of illegal migrants from the Chagos Islands archipelago.
Answer: The new Memorandum of Understanding with the St Helena Government has been deposited in the library of both Houses, as communicated by the Minister for the Overseas Territories in a recent letter to the Hon Gentleman. The St Helena Government has also pub...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: ChagossiansHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people of Chagossian descent have applied for (a) British overseas territories and (b) British citizenship in the last five years for which data is available, broken down by the country in wh
Answer: We are unable to provide this data as we do not record data relating to an individual’s ancestry.Whilst the BIOT (British Indian Oceans Territory) citizenship registration route was introduced in November 2022, there may be people of Chagossian descent wh...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationality: ChagossiansHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people of Chagossian descent have taken British nationality since 2022.
Answer: We are unable to provide this data as we do not record data relating to an individual’s ancestry.Whilst the BIOT (British Indian Oceans Territory) citizenship registration route was introduced in November 2022, there may be people of Chagossian descent wh...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUK Internal TradeNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help maintain the UK internal market.
Answer: We are committed to taking all steps necessary to protect the UK internal market and Northern Ireland's place in it, while implementing the Windsor Framework.As part of this, we are taking forward policies in Safeguarding the Union, including implementing...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCompanies HouseDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many companies have been reported to Companies House for using (a) names and addresses and (b) other personal information without consent when registering in the last year; and whether his Departme
Answer: To the year ending 30 September 2024, Companies House received 28,933 reports related to the unauthorised use of addresses. No figure is available for personal information. In future, all directors (and equivalents), persons with significant control and t...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLondon Airports: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of the number and proportion of outbound flights from the six largest airports serving London that were delayed over the last three months; and whether she has had discussions with
Answer: The aviation industry predominantly operates in the private sector, therefore it is the responsibility of the industry to have robust resilience plans in place to meet demand, recruit, and roster staff, and have appropriate mitigations in place. The Civil...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUniversities: Student NumbersDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9146More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a cap on student numbers per university, in the context of recent trends in the availability of student housing.
Answer: Student accommodation is a busy part of the housing market, and this government recognises the concerns that some students may have about the availability of accommodation. As universities and landlords are private, autonomous bodies, the government has n...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: British Overseas TerritoriesDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help support (a) primary and (b) secondary education for citizens of British overseas territories.
Answer: Education is a devolved matter and decisions about primary and secondary education is the responsibility of each Overseas Territory (OT). The department responds positively to direct requests from the OTs for support to enhance or reform their education s...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: British Overseas TerritoriesDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she is taking steps to make tertiary education in the UK more accessible for British Overseas Territory citizens.
Answer: Since 2007, persons who have settled status in the UK, and who have come to the UK from specified British Overseas Territories, have been eligible for home fee status if they meet the requirement of three years’ ordinary residence in the UK, Channel Islan...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTruancyDepartment for EducationTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to reduce unauthorised school absences.
Answer: The government recognises that school absence is a key barrier to learning. Thanks to the sector's efforts, more students are attending school this year compared to last. However, 1.6 million children remain persistently absent, missing 10% or more of les...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordArgentina: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Argentinian counterpart on the Falkland Islands.
Answer: The UK is resolutely committed to defending and supporting the Falkland Islanders' right of self-determination and our sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. The Foreign Secretary met Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino on 24 September and he conveyed ...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his US counterpart on the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary is in regular contact with Secretary Blinken on a range of issues, including the British Indian Ocean Territory / Chagos Archipelago. The agreement on the exercise of sovereignty over the archipelago is strongly supported by our part...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the timescale is for implementing the agreement with Mauritius on sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Answer: The Agreement is subject to the finalisation of a treaty, which both sides have committed to complete as quickly as possible. After signature, the treaty is required to be ratified by both the UK and Mauritius before entry into force. Parliament will have...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBritish Indian Ocean Territory: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many illegal immigrants are currently being detained by the United Kingdom within the British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Islands).
Answer: 64 migrants are currently under the care of the BIOT Administration on Diego Garcia, with 8 of those receiving medical treatment off island. The Government are working at pace to find a solution for the migrants that both protects their welfare and the in...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAircraft CarriersMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Strategic Defence Review on the aircraft carrier capabilities of the Royal Navy.
Answer: Ballistic missile and aircraft carrier capabilities are important to Defence. The importance of maritime power more broadly has been highlighted by the recent Royal Navy response to protect international shipping - vital to our way of life and economic se...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBallistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Strategic Defence Review on the ballistic missile defence capabilities of the Royal Navy.
Answer: Ballistic missile and aircraft carrier capabilities are important to Defence. The importance of maritime power more broadly has been highlighted by the recent Royal Navy response to protect international shipping - vital to our way of life and economic se...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS England: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to take steps with NHS England to expand access to indication-specific pricing agreements.
Answer: As part of the 2024 Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth, NHS England committed to undertake two consultations on amendments to the NHS Commercial Framework for New Medicines. The first of these was launched on 31 July 2024 an...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: Community DevelopmentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make supporting the growth of community-based renewable energy schemes an aim of Great British Energy.
Answer: Great British Energy’s Founding Statement is clear that the Local Power Plan will be one of Great British Energy’s core functions. Through the Local Power Plan, Great British Energy will support local and combined authorities – as well as community energy...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTobacco: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9134More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the powers of Trading Standards officers to tackle tobacco duty avoidance.
Answer: Trading Standards have a range of powers to effectively tackle the illicit supply of tobacco. In 2023 those powers were extended to enable Trading Standards to tackle non-compliance with the UK’s Tobacco Track and Trace system, which regulates tobacco at ...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTrading Standards: StaffMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to increase funding for Trading Standards officers.
Answer: For 2024/25, the Local Government Finance Settlement made available £64.7 billion. The majority of this funding is unringfenced for local authorities to use as they wish, including funding for Trading Standards officers.Future local authority funding deci...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTobacco: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8781More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's polices on rates of tobacco duty of the Office for Budget Responsibility's report entitled Dynamic scoring of policy measures in OBR fo
Answer: The Government is unable to speculate on tax measures outside of fiscal events. As with all taxes, the Government keeps tobacco duty rates under review during its Budget process. The government accounts for the behavioural impact of tax changes when makin...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTobacco: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8780More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy to (a) reduce and (b) freeze tobacco excise duty.
Answer: The Government is unable to speculate on tax measures outside of fiscal events. As with all taxes, the Government keeps tobacco duty rates under review during its Budget process. The government accounts for the behavioural impact of tax changes when makin...
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTobacco: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 14 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8779More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the annual tax revenue loss from (a) illicit and (b) non-duty paid tobacco.
Answer: The new joint HMRC and Border Force strategy to tackle illicit tobacco was published earlier this year, ‘Stubbing out the problem’. The strategy:targets the demand for illicit trade (the consumers that criminals seek to exploit) as well as the supply (the...
Answered 17 Oct 2024
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